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SM10 HPV

2010 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,806 mi
Last recorded72,806 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 55051,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 HPV
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 72,806 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 68,313 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 63,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 62,927 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 61,532 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 58,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,874 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 47,186 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 47,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,575 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,572 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 26,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 26,234 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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SM10 HPV is a 2010 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2010 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM10 HPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM10 HPV?

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What year was SM10 HPV registered?

SM10 HPV is a 2010 BMW 550, first registered on 19 May 2010.

Is SM10 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 HPV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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